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FEMA National Risk Index

Tate County Disaster Risk

Tate County, Mississippi

FEMA Risk Rating

Very Low

National Percentile

41th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#54

of 82 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

27th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Very Low

Higher than 27% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 59% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 75% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Moderate

Higher than 87% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 46% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Tate County

Risk Verdict

Tate County has a very low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 41th percentile nationally. This county is among the safer counties in the United States from a natural disaster perspective, though no area is entirely risk-free.

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake risk is the dominant hazard for Tate County, scoring in the 87th percentile nationally. It is followed by tornado risk at the 75th percentile. Additional hazards include wildfire (59th), hurricane (46th), flood (27th).

Preparedness Context

With earthquake risk as the top concern, Tate County residents should secure heavy furniture and appliances, know how to shut off utilities, and keep emergency supplies accessible. Secondary risks such as tornado also warrant attention in household and community preparedness planning. FEMA recommends all households maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, and medication supplies regardless of specific hazard exposure.

Regional Context

Tate County is notably safer than the average county in Mississippi. Its composite risk score is 9.7 points lower than the state average, indicating below-average exposure to natural hazards relative to other counties in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Tate County, MS?
Tate County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low, placing it in the 41th percentile nationally out of 3,144 counties. This composite score reflects the county's overall exposure to natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, weighted by expected annual loss and social vulnerability.
What types of natural hazards affect Tate County?
Tate County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: earthquake (87th percentile), tornado (75th percentile), wildfire (59th percentile), hurricane (46th percentile), flooding (27th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is earthquake at the 87th percentile nationally. These scores are derived from FEMA's National Risk Index, which analyzes expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience for each hazard type.
How does Tate County risk compare to the Mississippi average?
Tate County's composite risk percentile is 41th, compared to the Mississippi state average of 51th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Tate County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Mississippi.
Is Tate County at risk for earthquake?
Yes, Tate County's earthquake risk is at the 87th percentile nationally. This places it in the top quartile for this hazard type. For flooding specifically, Tate County is at the 27th percentile.
How is natural disaster risk measured?
FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) calculates risk scores for 18 natural hazard types across all U.S. counties and census tracts. The composite score combines Expected Annual Loss (estimated dollar losses from each hazard), Social Vulnerability (demographic factors affecting disaster impact), and Community Resilience (ability to recover). Percentile scores rank each county against all 3,144 U.S. counties, and risk ratings range from Very Low to Very High.
Is Tate County a safe place to live?
Tate County's composite risk score of 41th percentile is below the Mississippi state average of 51th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is earthquake at the 87th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Greene County

Mississippi

+1.0

Very Low

42th percentile

Tallahatchie County

Mississippi

-1.1

Very Low

40th percentile

Clay County

Mississippi

+1.3

Very Low

43th percentile

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data Source

Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.

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